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Backend Engineer
About the role
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team. You will build and operate services and APIs.
Responsibilities
- Build and operate services and APIs.
- Design database schemas and write efficient queries.
- Add caching, queues and background jobs.
- Secure endpoints and handle errors consistently.
- Monitor latency and errors in production.
Required
- Java, Python, Go, C# or Node.js on the server
- REST or gRPC APIs
- Relational databases and SQL
- Authentication and authorization
- Caching and queues
Preferred
- Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Redis
- Docker and Kubernetes
- AWS or Azure
- Observability
Tools and stack
A web framework (Spring, Django, Express, ASP.NET), PostgreSQL or MySQL, Redis, Message queues, Docker, Logging and metrics tools
Employment type: [Contract / W2 / C2C / Full-time]
Location: [City, ST / Remote]
Duration: [months]
Work authorization: [accepted types]Responsibilities explained
Each responsibility maps to something a candidate should be able to describe.
- Build and operate services and APIs.
- Design database schemas and write efficient queries.
- Add caching, queues and background jobs.
- Secure endpoints and handle errors consistently.
- Monitor latency and errors in production.
Required skills
Treat these as the screen. If a candidate cannot speak to them, they are rarely a fit.
- Java, Python, Go, C# or Node.js on the server
- REST or gRPC APIs
- Relational databases and SQL
- Authentication and authorization
- Caching and queues
Preferred skills
Use these to rank candidates who meet the required list.
- Kafka or RabbitMQ
- Redis
- Docker and Kubernetes
- AWS or Azure
- Observability
Other titles this role appears under
Search and post under the variants your clients use.
- Backend Engineer
- Back End Developer
- Backend Developer
- Server-Side Engineer
Seniority guide
Pick the level you need and state it plainly in the posting.
- Junior: implements endpoints from a spec.
- Mid: designs services and owns their operation.
- Senior: sets service boundaries and data model for a team.
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Frequently asked questions
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